Zootopia-themed Land Grand Opening at Shanghai Disney Resort

Shanghai Disney Resort celebrated the opening of the world’s first Zootopia-themed land at Shanghai Disneyland with a spectacular ceremony befitting a mammalian destination where anyone can be anything. Based on the hugely successful film from Walt Disney Animation Studios, The Land celebrates new heights in storytelling only made possible by the groundbreaking innovation and creativity that Disney delivers.

Zootopia transports guests to a living, breathing mammalian metropolis as soon as they set “paw” on Mane Street. Spanning years of development, cast members, Imagineers from around the globe, and artists from Walt Disney Animation collaborated to build this dynamic city that immerses guests at every touchpoint. Guests will enjoy new experiences seamlessly blending Disney’s signature storytelling and creativity with groundbreaking, state-of-the-art technology.

• The opening of Zootopia includes the debut of the all-new attraction, Zootopia: Hot Pursuit, where guests can “hop on” the all-terrain cruiser powered by a trackless ride system in an action-filled chase through Zootopia’s different districts. The attraction features the latest in Audio-Animatronics technology, reflecting a new generation of fully electric systems to enhance the entire experience throughout, from guests entering the land to “hopping on” a cruiser in hot pursuit.

• In the windows of Zootopia Park Apartments, a lineup of animal residents will interact with each other and guests throughout the day, appearing from time to time, in this unique atmosphere show. Guests will not want to miss out on visiting Fashions by Fru Fru, a merchandise store owned by Fru Fru, Zootopia’s best-known fashionista, or enjoying delicious food and beverage offerings from the land’s casual walk-up dining options.

• Jumbeaux’s Cafe, inspired by the original Jumbeaux’s Cafe in the Walt Disney Animation Studios film, is where guests can find a variety of treats, including Chocolate Marshmallows and Officer Clawhauser’s favorite – The Big Donut. The tasty signature frozen paw-shaped Disney Zootopia Pawsicle from the film can be found at Zootopia Market, a cluster of four colorful shacks offering a variety of treats.

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